Jun 27

Jun 27 Candle burning bright

babies, finger play, music, pre-schoolers, song, toddlers

Simple songs are just that - very short, simple songs that often become the first songs that your children learn to sing all the way through. Here’s one of my favourites…

Jun 18

Jun 18 Going Outside in Winter

Sarah Clarkson

art, babies, dance, family, games, motor skills, mud play, outdoor play, sensory, pre-schoolers, toddlers

Winter isn’t all gloom and dreariness. Here are 3 ideas to inspire you to get outside and have some fun in Winter, regardless of the rain or the cold.

May 24

May 24 Autumn leaves are falling

Sarah Clarkson

art, babies, family, games, motor skills, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, song, toddlers

There are so many games to play with whirling, twirling, falling leaves. Here are five ideas to inspire you to take the kids outside and join the fun.

Apr 28

Apr 28 Let's get the ball rolling...

Bron Lawson

babies, motor skills, music, pre-schoolers, song, toddlers

Three songs to sing with your ball rolling games.

Apr 17

Apr 17 Healthy Parties - Part Two: Attending

Sarah Clarkson

babies, family, food, fruit, games, party, vegetables, toddlers

Read on for some tips on how to manage (not control) young children’s food intake at parties.

Mar 26

Mar 26 Healthy Parties - Part One: Hosting

Sarah Clarkson

art, babies, craft, family, food, fruit, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, toddlers, vegetables, party

Here are 3 top tips for serving healthy food at a party, while still keeping everyone happy and sending them home with no sore tummies nor crazy tantrums later in the day!

Mar 11

Mar 11 Tip, tip, tipping

Amelia Carroll

babies, family, pre-schoolers, toddlers

The simple act of tipping and pouring water or sand creates a joyful opportunity for babies and toddlers to learn lots of skills while having fun!

Mar 3

Mar 3 Ask a Granny!

Bron Lawson

babies, family, knee bounces, music, pre-schoolers, song, tickles, toddlers, wiggles

There are many things we miss out on when we’re disconnected from the wisdom of our older family members… ask a Granny for a song today!

Feb 22

Feb 22 Mud, glorious mud!

Sarah Clarkson

babies, dance, family, games, motor skills, mud play, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers, vegetables

Children just love the feeling of mud, but glorious mud is not just for them…get your own hands dirty too and discover the thrill of getting muddy.

Jan 29

Jan 29 Life’s a picnic

Sarah Clarkson

babies, craft, family, food, fruit, games, motor skills, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers, vegetables

The sky is blue, the grass is green (in some places) and the days are long…it’s perfect weather for a picnic!

Dec 29

Dec 29 Thank You

Sarah Clarkson

babies, art, food, mud play, outdoor play, sensory, song, toddlers, family

As another year comes to a close, companies are thanking their loyal customers and their employees, but there can often not be too much thanks given for those doing some of the hardest work there is. Here is a big thank you for all the parents and carers out there.